Master of Arts Degree

Design Your M.A. Degree

Regis University’s Master of Arts degree (M.A.) provides an individually designed, multidisciplinary and academically rigorous program for students to plan a course of study unique to their own graduate learning needs.

Note: Some course work may need to be completed through directed study.

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Master of Arts Degree

M.A. Degree Overview

The Master of Arts degree is a student-centered program that enhances students' educational choices for intellectual, professional and personal growth. The M.A. degree is learner-designed and focuses on the achievement of the specific learning objectives and outcomes of each student. Students, with faculty approval, designate an academic specialization that reflects the individualized course of study included in their degree plan.

In addition to the Master of Arts core faculty, the degree program draws professors from many departments throughout Regis University and from experts working within the community. By taking advantage of the strong collaborative relationship you'll experience with Regis faculty, you have the freedom to designate and develop a unique academic plan that reflects your individualized course of study through these possible areas of focus:

Communication

Communication

Conflict Management

Corporate Training and Development

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Mediation

Organization Communication

Educational Leadership

Fine Arts

History

Psychology

Writing

Creative Writing

Literature

College Composition

At the College for Professional Studies (CPS), the spiritual, ethical and social development of the Master of Arts graduate student is of utmost importance. Opportunities for self-reflection, critical and creative thinking, community outreach and service learning are foundational dimensions of this master’s degree. Because of our learner-designed curriculum and array of academic disciplines to choose from, graduates of the Master of Arts from Regis University's CPS will find their professional and career choices expanded and enhanced.

Total M.A. Degree Requirements: 36 credit hours

Core studies requirements: 9 credit hours

Specialization courses: 21 credit hours

Capstone course requirements: 6 credit hours

Printable Fact Sheet: To download a printable fact sheet with details about required classes, admissions requirements, and start dates, please visit our fact sheet library. Please note: The best source for the most current information is an admissions counselor.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements (9 credit hours)

MAPC 601

Graduate Research

MAPC 602

Ethics and Multiculturalism

MAPC 603

Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies

Specialization (21 credit hours)

Students select existing Regis University graduate courses for which they have met prerequisites or design individualized study courses aligned with their degree plan. All courses must be associated with the student’s approved specialization.

Areas of Specialization Include:

Communication

Conflict Management

Corporate Training and Development

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Mediation

Organization Communication

Educational Leadership

Fine Arts

History

Psychology

Writing

Creative Writing

Literature

College Composition

Capstone Requirements (6 credit hours)

Select 2 classes (6 credit hours) from one of the following three options:

MAPC 688

MA Capstone Planning and MAPC 696 MA Capstone

MAPC 697A

MA Thesis A and MAPC 697B MA Thesis B

MAPC 694

MA Capstone Comprehensive and one additional specialization course

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 36 credit hours

Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list above and you should contact an admissions counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

Submit official degree-bearing transcripts within 30 days of the date of application. Official transcript must reflect a baccalaureate degree awarded from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. If official transcript is not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcript is received. A complete file can be reviewed by faculty with a copy of the unofficial degree-bearing transcript from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. Official transcript must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.

Current resume

Required admissions essays

Two online recommendations from colleagues or supervisors who know your work in a professional setting and are able to give specific information about your abilities and potential. The application system will automatically send an email with a link and instructions on how to submit recommendations directly to Regis.

Faculty interview

Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed.

Applications due two weeks prior to start date.

Application Deadlines*

Term

Class Start

Application Deadline

Spring 8W1 2015

January 5, 2015

December 22, 2014

Spring 8W2 2015

March 2, 2015

February 16, 2015

Summer 8W1 2015

May 4, 2015

April 20, 2015

Summer 8W2 2015

June 29, 2015

June 15, 2015

Fall 8W1 2015

August 24, 2015

August 10, 2015

*Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.